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To discover, determine, or learn something by thinking, searching, or asking. Colloquial form of herausfinden.
Ich muss noch rausfinden, wann der Zug morgen früh abfährt.
I still need to find out when the train leaves tomorrow morning.
'Rausfinden' (to find out) is a separable verb. The prefix 'raus' goes at the end of the main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
Finde bitte raus, wann der Bus fährt.
Please find out when the bus leaves.
'Rausfinden' (to find out) is the colloquial and very common form of 'herausfinden' (to find out). In spoken language, it is almost always preferred.
Ich rufe kurz an und finde raus, ob das Geschäft noch offen hat.
I'll make a quick call and find out whether the store is still open.
If it is about information, 'rausfinden' (to find out) is often used with a subordinate clause, for example with 'was' (what), 'ob' (whether), or 'wie' (how). If it is about a physical route out, it often stands alone or with the preposition 'aus' (out of).
Wir müssen rausfinden, wer das getan hat.
We have to find out who did that.
to learn / experience
'erfahren' and 'rausfinden' can both mean that you get a piece of information. The difference lies in the path to the information. 'erfahren' is often used when someone tells you something or when news arrives. 'rausfinden' fits more when you search, ask, think, or check something yourself. Learners may confuse the words because in both cases, you end up with new knowledge. As a simple guide: you 'erfährt' something through a message; you 'findet etwas raus' through your own search.
Die Gäste wollen heute noch rausfinden, wann der letzte Bus nach Hause fährt.
The guests still want to find out today when the last bus home leaves.
Am Morgen erfährt mein Nachbar, dass der Park wegen des Sturms geschlossen bleibt.
In the morning, my neighbor learns that the park will remain closed because of the storm.